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Bishop Rob in Mozambique - March/April 2017

[Source: Bishop Rob's tweets]

Bishop Rob Wickham, Bishop of Edmonton and the Diocese of London Bishop for ALMA, visited Mozambique from 29 March to 8 April 2017. He visited Maputo in Lebombo, and also represented the Diocese of London at the enthronement of Bishop Vicente Msosa as Bishop of Niassa.

We record here the tweets and pictures that Bishop Rob made during his visit. (There are also pictures from the enthronement in the News Section.)

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton This was a wonderful welcome to Maputo. Bp Dinis

Met by Bp Dinis

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton Welcome to the new bishop of Niassa

Bp Vicente

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton What a fabulous occasion in Lichinga

Enthronement congregation

ALMALondonD Bishop Rob greets the newly enthroned Bishop of Niassa in Lichinga today#welcome Bishop Vicente

Bp Rob and Bp Vicente

ALMALondonD Bench of Bishops in Lichinga#celebrating partner diocese's new Bishop#Bishop Rob in Mozambique

Bishops

Some downtime after the enthronement

Bishops

Bp Vicente and his family

Bp Vicente and family

The dream team of Niassa clergy with their new bishop. Today lots of fun talking about #cv2020 @dioceseoflondon #almavisit

Niassa Clergy

The clergy of Niassa discussing Ephesians 4. What gifts do you have?

Clergy discussion
Clergy discussion

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton One priest in Mozambique has 54 churches. Also the avg. no. of confirmation candidates per service is over 100. #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton The key to church growth in Mozambique is prayer and lay leadership. Inspiring stories in Africa. #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton The vibrant St Pauls Lichinga gladly receive news from @Jameschughesdon and St Paul's Old Ford #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

St Paul Lichinga congregation

Old Ford letter
That mosquito I heard buzzing last night was, in fact, inside the mosquito net. It's obviously been feasting! #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Elders with letter

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton This walk to the Bishop of Niassa's Cathedral made me think of pilgrims going to the isle of Ely #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Fording

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton It was only after this photo was taken that the Bishop of Niassa told me about the crocodiles #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Bp Rob fording

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmontonBut the cathedral of St Barnabas was glorious #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

St Barnabas exterior
St Barnabas interior

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton  Apr 4
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As was the school, health centre and Credit Union, All supported by ALMA. #almavisit @dioceseoflondon also Tutu desks!

School interior
School class
School exterior
Tutu desks

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton  Apr 4
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How's this for a fabulous view. On our way back from the Niassa diocesesan Cathedral #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Bp Rob on beach

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton  Apr 6
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I'm visiting churches & meeting ordinands. Oh and I've just had a hot shower and feel epic! We have water! #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton  Apr 6
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Fabulous evening of worship and celebration for Alma tonight. Even a quick glimpse of @BishGloucester on film. #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Congregation
Congregation

Now travelling across Maputo Bay to visit the seminary. Not a bad commute by boat #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Bishops

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton  Apr 7
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Well that was dramatic. The charcoal on the back of the car just caught fire. Lots of quick action from bystanders & all ok. #almavisit

Unloading charcoal
Burnt items

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton  Apr 7
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Yesterday Bp Vicente rushed with police to get his sheep back from thieves & last week the Niassa Diocesan computer was stolen. #Almavisit

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton  Apr 7
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I hope what you are reading in #almavisit encourages fundraising for the @dioceseoflondon Lent Appeal. Please support.

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton Here's what seminary accommodation looks like in Maputo. Please help @dioceseoflondon raise funds to build a new one. #almavisit

Maputo seminary
Maputo seminary
Maputo seminary

ALMA London‏ @ALMALondonD  Apr 7
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ALMA London Retweeted Rob Wickham
London and Lebombo are both raising funds for the new seminary this Lent

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmontonSt John Infulene church was literally built by the congregation with help from ALMA. #almavisit @dioceseoflondon
ALMA London‏ @ALMALondonD  Apr 7
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ALMA London Retweeted Rob Wickham
Great to see the progress since 2015 - doors, windows, concrete floor and internal plastering. What a congregation!

Church interior
Congregation
Worksite

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmontonHere are the wonderful ordinands preparing for ordination and here is the site for the new Seminary #almavisit #lentappeal @dioceseoflondon
ALMA London‏ @ALMALondonD  Apr 7
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ALMA London Retweeted Rob Wickham
Can we build the new seminary in time for these ordinands?

Ordinands
Ordinands

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton  Apr 7
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Tonight - the first Anglican church in Maputo celebrating 100 years this year. We walked the way of the cross. #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Congregation
Congregation

Rob Wickham‏ @bpedmonton  Apr 8
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Mixed emotions this morning after final sleep in Mozambique. Learning so much but these lovely children await. #almavisit @dioceseoflondon

Children

So there we have it #almavisit draws to a close. Now Maputo airport bound for London. Thanks for following. Blog to follow. @dioceseoflondon

ALMA London‏ @ALMALondonD  Apr 8
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ALMA London Retweeted Rob Wickham
Praying for Bishop Rob's homeward journey#alma visit#Mozambique